For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 2,049 students in Shakopee, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Shakopee, MN are Swmetro Prairie Care, Swmetro Reflections and Swmetro Lakeside Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shakopee, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Shakopee have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Shakopee, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Swmetro Prairie Care
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Hundertmark Rd #205n
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Swmetro Reflections
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 20 students
Rank: #33.
Swmetro Lakeside Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Garrison Ave Ne
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 7-12
| 19 students
Rank: #44.
Shakopee East Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1137 Marschall Rd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5702
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5702
Grades: 6-8
| 798 students
Rank: #55.
Shakopee West Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 10th Ave E
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5752
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5752
Grades: 6-8
| 898 students
Rank: #66.
Swmetro Jaf
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17681 Valley View Drive
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Aspire Academy Middle School
Charter School
1210 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0402
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 295-0402
Grades: 6-8
| 38 students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5000
Grades: 7-8
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Special Education School
1200 Shakopee Town Sq
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5063
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5063
Grades: PK-8
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Annica Program
Alternative School
7808 Kerber Blvd Ste 215
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Ccj
Alternative School
606 East 4th Street
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Level 3
Special Education School
150 W Tyrone St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
4601 Dean Lakes Blvd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 2-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Passageways
Alternative School
13780 Mckenna Rd Nw
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Seat Based
Alternative School
401 E 4th St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Swmetro Waseca
Special Education School
501 E Elm Ave
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8100
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Shakopee, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Family Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
505 S Holmes St
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5054
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5054
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Csec Alc C Ind High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
792 Canterburry Rd
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8106
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8106
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Freedom Academy Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
792 Canterbury Rd Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: K-12
| 2 students
Mrvseclifeskills High School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
1150 Shakopee Town Square Mall
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 492-3030
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 492-3030
Grades: 11-12
| 44 students
917 Dakota St S
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5862
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5862
Grades: 6
| 641 students
Shakopee Junior Alc Middle School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1110 Shakopee Town Square
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 496-5982
Grades: 7
| n/a students
Southwest Metro Waseca (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
501 East Elm Avenue
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Sw Metro Alc High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
792 Canterbury Rd S Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Sw Metro Independent Study High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
792 Canterbury Rd S Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
Sw Metro River Valley Ed Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
792 Canterbury Rd Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
Sw Metro Seat Based High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
792 Canterbury Rd S Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Sw Metro Shakopee Spec Ed (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
792 Canterbury Rd Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: K-12
| 34 students
Swmetro - Chaska Special Ed Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
792 Canterbury Rd S Ste 211
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Shakopee, MN 55379
(952) 567-8000
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Shakopee, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Shakopee, MN include Swmetro Prairie Care, Swmetro Reflections and Swmetro Lakeside Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Shakopee?
16 public middle schools are located in Shakopee.
What is the racial composition of students in Shakopee?
Shakopee public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Shakopee are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Shakopee include: Shakopee East Middle School vs. Shakopee West Middle School, Shakopee West Middle School vs. Shakopee East Middle School
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